1996 Rover 214 1.4L Petrol · P653 HUK
1996 Rover 214 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 154,223 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 214
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P653 HUK Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2009
- 154,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P653 HUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 214 (P653 HUK) between February 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)”.
P653 HUK Mileage History
- 24/02/2006124,964 mi
- 24/02/2006124,964 mi
- 23/02/2007133,153 mi+8,189 mi
- 08/03/2007133,186 mi+33 mi
- 13/03/2008144,124 mi+10,938 mi
- 18/03/2008144,195 mi+71 mi
- 13/03/2009154,100 mi+9,905 mi
- 20/03/2009154,223 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 9,541 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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